Fresno Building Healthy Communities

What Fresno Building Healthy Communities does

Fresno Building Healthy Communities (Fresno BHC) is a California-based nonprofit organization founded in 2010 that operates as a community convener and policy advocate for health equity in Fresno County. The organization serves Fresno County residents through a portfolio of programs and projects rather than a unified technology product, including the Community Health Worker Certification Farmworker Advancement Program (which graduated its first cohort of 21 participants in December 2025), a paid Youth Internship Program for high school students, the Gear Library for outdoor recreation access, and capital projects such as the $6.6 million Calwa Park renovation funded by Proposition 68. Its advocacy portfolio includes the #Care4Fresno healthcare equity campaign, the #StopPollutingSouthFresno environmental justice campaign opposing Caltrans Highway 99 expansion, the Transportation For All coalition, and the Driven by Bias research report on racially biased traffic stops.

The organization operates a coalition model with 30+ partner organizations representing over 97,000 Fresno County residents, including healthcare providers (Clinica Sierra Vista, United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley), academic institutions (Central Valley Health Policy Institute at Fresno State), labor unions, faith-based groups, and community-based nonprofits. In 2024, Fresno BHC engaged 7,509 residents through 154 community events, invested $550,000 in young leaders, and distributed $70,000 in DACA scholarships.

Revenue is generated through government grants (notably the $6.6 million Prop 68 Statewide Park Program award), foundation grants (CA Wellness Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation, Catalyst California), individual and organizational donations, and event fundraising through the annual Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser. Programs and services are provided free of charge to community members, with paid internships offered to youth participants. The organization has no parent company, no external equity investment, and is governed by a four-person board led by Chair Aline Reed, with Sandra Celedon serving as President and CEO. In 2024, the organization was recognized as Nonprofit of the Year by California State Assembly District 31.

Name

Fresno Building Healthy Communities

Legal name

Fresno Building Healthy Communities

Website

https://fresnobhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fresno Building Healthy Communities is a Fresno, California-based nonprofit founded in 2010 that advances health equity through community organizing, youth development, workforce certification, and policy advocacy across Fresno County, serving over 97,000 residents via a coalition of 30+ partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community health and equity advocacy services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

Keywords

• Community health advocacy
• Workforce development programs
• Youth leadership programs
• Grassroots community organizing
• Coalition building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Funded Projects: Fresno BHC generates revenue through government grants (e.g., $6.6M Calwa Park renovation funded by Proposition 68 through the Statewide Park Program), foundation grants, and project-based funding for specific community initiatives.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and organizational donations supporting general operations, Resident Leadership programs, Youth Internship Program, community events, DACA scholarship fund, and specific funds like #SaveTheSeñoras rapid response senior assistance program.
3. Event Revenue: Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser events generate revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships from local businesses and foundations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fresno Building Healthy Communities (Fresno BHC) is a Fresno County-based nonprofit that delivers direct community programs and leads advocacy coalitions to advance community health equity. Its core offerings include a Community Health Worker Certification (Farmworker Advancement Program), a paid Youth Internship Program for high-school-aged residents, a free outdoor Gear Library, an annual Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser event, and large grant-funded infrastructure projects such as the $6.6 million Calwa Park Renovation.

Product overview

Fresno Building Healthy Communities operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community programs, projects, campaigns, and events rather than a unified technology product. The core programs include the Community Health Worker Certification (Farmworker Advancement Program) for workforce development in healthcare, and the Youth Internship Program providing paid internships to high school students. Major projects include the Calwa Park Renovation ($6.6M), Western Reaches Access Activation Plan (WRAAP), COVID-19 Equity Project, and the Gear Library outdoor recreation program. The organization also leads advocacy campaigns including #Care4Fresno (healthcare equity), #StopPollutingSouthFresno (environmental justice), Transportation For All (infrastructure), and publishes research such as the Driven by Bias report on police practices. Annual programming includes the Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser event and various community engagement activities serving over 97,000 residents across Fresno County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Health Worker Certification (Farmworker Advancement Program) A free certification program that supports individuals with lived experience in farmwork and related industries to become certified Community Health Workers, offering skills in health education, communication, and community outreach for entry into healthcare workforce roles.
• Youth Internship Program A paid internship program for high-school-aged youth residing in Fresno County providing practical experience and career preparation, with interns onboarded annually between March and April and working through November.
• Gear Library A free outdoor gear lending library providing equipment on the honor system to community members aged 18+ who have completed the Front Country Leadership Training, intended to remove barriers to outdoor recreation.
• Community Champion Awards & Fundraiser Annual event that honors individuals and organizations whose work uplifts communities, advances equity, and creates lasting change, generating revenue through ticket sales and corporate/foundation sponsorships.
• Facility Use Program A free facility use program that makes Fresno BHC's meeting and event space available to partner organizations, community groups, and nonprofits for educational, social, civic, and recreational activities.
• Community Resource Center (Healthcare, Food, Housing, Education, Financial Resources) A centralized resource hub providing Fresno County residents with information and referrals to healthcare, housing, financial aid, food access, and education support services, operated from the Fresno BHC office and partner locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• $550,000 invested in young leaders
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fresno State CV Health Policy InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Event sponsor and academic partner for Community Health Worker Certification program
• Fresno Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Event sponsor and education partner for youth programs
• Central California Environmental Justice Network (CCEJN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental justice coalition partner working on air quality and environmental health issues in the Central Valley
• Cultiva La SaludcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth education partner that helped connect Community Health Worker Certification participants with culturally relevant health education and outreach
• Central Valley Air Quality Coalition (CVAQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner addressing air quality and environmental justice issues affecting Fresno County residents
• Central Valley Health Policy Institute (CVHPI) at Fresno StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing expertise in public health and workforce development for the Community Health Worker Certification program
• Faith In The ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community organization partner in coalition work for social justice and community advancement
• Friends of CalwacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Calwa Park renovation project, offering on-the-ground community insight and trusted relationships that made learning personal and practical for Community Health Worker program
• Jakara MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner engaged in advocacy and community organizing work in Fresno County
• Leadership CounselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal advocacy partner working on environmental justice and community development issues
• Live Again FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development organization partner recognized as 2026 Partner Champion at Community Champion Awards
• Community Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on community justice and safety issues
• North Coast States Carpenters UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partner supporting community initiatives and workforce development
• Power CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic engagement and youth empowerment organization partner
• Radio BilinguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilingual media partner for community storytelling and information dissemination
• Reading & BeyondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and family services organization partner
• Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partner for leadership programs
• International Rescue Committee (IRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee services and humanitarian organization partner in the Immigrant Refugee Coalition
• Transportation For All (T4A) CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of parents, grandparents, community, labor, faith, and business leaders committed to responsible transportation investments and sensible policies in Fresno County
• Immigrant Refugee Coalition (IRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of homegrown community-based organizations working together for over a decade to address social determinants of health in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways
• Calwa Recreation and Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Calwa Park renovation project, part of the $6.6M Statewide Park Program grant
• San Joaquin River ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Western Reaches Access Activation Plan to unlock San Joaquin River access

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jakara Movement: Central Valley Sikh and South Asian community organizing organization focused on civic engagement, immigrant rights, and youth leadership. Directly comparable youth civic engagement and grassroots organizing approach.
• Faith In The Valley: Faith-based community organizing network across the Central and San Joaquin Valleys focused on social and economic justice. Comparable base-building, coalition, and advocacy model with overlapping geography and partner network.
• Cultiva La Salud: Fresno-based nonprofit focused on culturally relevant health education and chronic disease prevention in Latino communities. Directly comparable to Fresno BHC's health equity and community outreach work and an existing partner.
• Central California Asthma Collaborative: Fresno-based nonprofit addressing environmental health and asthma disparities through community-level interventions and policy advocacy. Comparable environmental justice and community health worker pipeline approach.
• Communities for a Better Environment: California environmental justice organization working on air quality, land use, and health in low-income communities of color. Comparable environmental justice advocacy and grassroots organizing on health-adjacent issues.
• Communities for a New California: Central Valley-based community organizing nonprofit that builds power among rural and low-income residents on issues of land use, environmental justice, and civic participation. Closely comparable mission, geography, and grassroots organizing model to Fresno BHC.
• Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability: Central Valley and Inland Empire-based legal advocacy organization working on environmental justice, housing, and infrastructure equity. Comparable advocacy, coalition, and policy-change mission with overlapping geography.
• The Greenlining Institute: California-based racial equity policy and advocacy organization working on economic, health, and climate equity. Comparable multi-issue community-driven advocacy approach at a statewide scale.

Emerging players

• Central Valley Community Foundation: Regional community foundation serving Fresno and surrounding counties with grantmaking, donor-advised funds, and community initiatives. Comparable local funder/convener role and overlapping geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• California Pan-Ethnic Health Network: Statewide multicultural health advocacy organization advancing health equity for communities of color through policy and coalition work. Comparable health-equity advocacy mission at a broader California-wide scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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